This case study narrates my experience stretching physical and experience design skills I gained in projects like the Coding & Robotics Studio in a completely new context when I re-designed and helped re-build the Kailea House.
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Related Projects
Kailea House
A remodel
Remodeling our house was one of the most creatively rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. It was physically, mentally, and financially challenging, and I learned a lot and utilized all the design and project management skills I’d learned in my previous work.
Hawaiian Quilts
Details for guests, interior & print design
Sometimes a small design detail can go a long way in telling a story and making an experience or place feel special. In our guest room, designed for family, I incorporated stories from Hawaiian quilt making with design decisions and illustrated posters.
House Cocktails
A cocktail menu & recipe book for the bar
To me, one of the differences between design and art is that designs must be overtly purposeful and functional. For a home bar to be functional, it has to be enjoyable for residents and guests alike to easily make tasty drinks. It would cost a fortune to stock a full bar, so I tested a selected menu of tiki cocktails and classics to develop a set of cocktails and recipe book that’s easy to follow.
Robotics Studio
A place for building and coding robots
In The Coding & Robotics studio, campers built and coded robots to navigate obstacle courses and weekly challenges.